I have some snow plow parts coming off a used truck and gong on a new truck. Powder coating finish is starting to fail and I want to remove it all. ( I don't like this stuff for this application). I have a blast cabinet with fine black beauty, but it's not cutting it. I have removed it before chemically but can't recall what I used. Any Tips??
The only way I've ever removed it was to use a grinder. I think that I tried 40 grit sandpaper on a DA and it did nothing.
Powder coating is pretty damn hard, but when it chips, game over. A grinder is probably your best bet.
Thanks guys. I thought I would try to save a buck and reuse this plow frame. By the time I get it cleaned up, repainted, and new hardware I'll be better than halfway to a new one, not worth my time. I would rather hammer on a rusty old Buick.
Permatex gasket remover supposedly works pretty well. Depending on the size of the part, you get the best results when you coat the part in the cleaner and stick it in a trash bag or plastic bag and let the vapor go to work. It can get expensive if you need a bunch of cans though.
Check with some of the local companies that restore wheels. My powder coater has a dip tank primarily to remove clear coat and powder coating. It’s nasty stuff. The stock car guys burn it off frames with a torch and sand blast residue to a shine
